Antone Cabin
The Antone Cabin, constructed in 1929, sits in a beautiful open meadow, at the edge of a thick forest, providing visitors with a unique camping experience on the southwestern end of the Snowcrest Mountain range. With it's end of the road location, it's usually pretty quiet in the summer. The cabin opens for use on July 1and stays open until December, and it is popular throughout the rental season. The cabin is small and intended for 2 people. In addition to hunting access, the facility provides ample opportunities for hiking, backpacking and horseback riding. The cabin lies within proposed wilderness so snowmobiling and bicycling are not permitted off the main access road, FS325.
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Site guide
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| Site | Entry | Surface | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Back-in | Gravel | 3 / – | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Pets | Allowed |
| Fees | Fee to rent cabin is non-refundable within 14 days of arrival date. Any changes in reserved dates may be assessed an additional fee by the National Recreation Reservation Service. |
The cabin is a small, primitive, one-room log cabin, equipped with bunk beds that sleep two people, a table and 2 chairs. Also inside the cabin is a propane stove with an oven and 2 propane wall lights supplied by the large tank outside. There is a wood stove for heat, a shelf and cupboard space, cooking pots, eating utensils, a broom and dust pan, bucket, shovel, axe and cleaning supplies. Foam pads are supplied on the beds. Outside there is a toilet approximately 100 feet southeast of the cabin. Firewood is stacked near the outside fence, however the supply cannot be guaranteed. Guests must bring their own water. The spring just west of the cabin may have sufficient water for cleaning, but is unreliable, often dry by late summer. Sleeping bags and blankets are not supplied, and users will also need to bring their own matches, food, toilet paper and garbage bags. Garbage and cleaning services are not provided. There is a large horse pasture and smaller holding corral that renters may use.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Dillon, travel about 40 miles southeast on Forest Road 202 (Blacktail Creek Road), to Antone Station turnoff. Turn north onto Forest Road 325 and continue about 5 miles to the cabin. The forest roads are gravel, and receive maintenance about once yearly.
| Nearest town | Ennis, Montana |
| Coordinates | 44.7809° N, 112.2100° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- The cabin has a loft, but it is not available for public use, due to safety regulations.
Fire nearby
- PrescribedRx Hell'S Canyon
47 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 35.5 mi |
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Trails nearby
- under 0.1 miSnowcrest ↗38.3 mi trail
- under 0.1 miRough Creek4.2 mi trail
- 0.1 miClark Fork Cutoff1.6 mi trail
- 0.8 miClark Fork1.6 mi trail
- 1 miCornell Headquarters3.7 mi trail
- 2 miGrays Fork2.1 mi trail
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge begins about 14.7 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 14.7 miRed Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 85,504 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
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Natural features
The historic log cabin is located along the grassy foothills at the southwestern end of the Snowcrest Range, at an elevation of 8,100 feet. Together with the nearby Gravelly Range, the area is one of Montana's most popular hunting grounds. Nearby Antone Peak is a popular but challenging day hike and climb. The two mountain ranges are home to nearly 10,000 elk and a growing population of grizzly bears (learn more about bear safety). Bears are sometimes seen near the cabin. Moose are also frequent visitors to the meadow where the cabin lies.
Recreation
A variety of hiking, backpacking and horseback riding trails extend into the Snowcrest Range, including the Snowcrest Trail, which covers the entire range, providing panoramic views. The 40-mile trail can serve as the means for a hearty horseback adventure, a lengthy backpacking trip, or make for several day trips into the wilderness. Antone Peak is a popular day hike, about 2 miles away but more challenging than one might expect. The nearby Blacktail Deer Creek, and other seasonal mountain streams, offer access to fishing. Anglers can enjoy a possible catch of brook or cutthroat trout.
Nearby
Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is about 20 miles to the southeast.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Antone Cabin?
Sites at Antone Cabin are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Antone Cabin?
Fee to rent cabin is non-refundable within 14 days of arrival date. Any changes in reserved dates may be assessed an additional fee by the National Recreation Reservation Service.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Antone Cabin?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Antone Cabin have?
1 site, including 1 cabin.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Antone Cabin?
Yes, pets are allowed at Antone Cabin. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Antone Cabin?
A variety of hiking, backpacking and horseback riding trails extend into the Snowcrest Range, including the Snowcrest Trail, which covers the entire range, providing panoramic views. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Antone Cabin?
Ennis, Montana. Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is about 20 miles to the southeast.
Source: Getting there
What if Antone Cabin is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Cottonwood Campground (17.8 mi, first-come), Steel Creek Group Campground (23.7 mi), and Stoddard Creek Campground (25.1 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby